2 die in separate Mass. accidents

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — State police are investigating a pair of early morning fatal accidents.

Authorities say a man walking on Interstate 495 north in Haverhill was struck by a vehicle at about 1:25 a.m. Friday. The victim was identified as 24-year-old Nicholas Nadeau, of Kingston, N.H.

One man is dead and a woman is facing motor vehicle homicide and drunken driving charges in connection with a fiery two-car crash on Route 140 in New Bedford at about 2 a.m. Friday.

The victim was identified as 23-year-old Adam Taylor of Acushnet.

The Bristol County district attorney's office said 26-year-old Caitlin Chouinard of Fairhaven was arraigned Friday in a hospital where she is being treated for injuries from the crash. She pleaded not guilty and was ordered to return to court Jan. 24. Bail was set at $5,000 cash.